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F50 NCF

1988 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

6,645 mi
Last recorded6,645 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 1988 Piaggio Vespa16,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF50 NCF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 6,645 miles

front wheel bearing slight noise

rear tyre worn

Pass 25 Aug 2021 6,645 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 6,645 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 6,645 miles

Engine oil leak

Front and rear brake levers long travel

Slight noise front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Apr 2017 6,645 miles

engine damp with oil

Pass 2 Apr 2016 6,645 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 6,645 miles

Rear shock absorber damp and bottom bush perished

Seat securing mounting worn

Fail 11 Apr 2015 6,645 miles

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber damp and bottom bush perished

Seat securing mounting worn

Pass 12 Apr 2014 6,645 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 6,645 miles

Front tyre worn

Pass 14 Apr 2012 6,645 miles

Rear tyre worn

Fail 14 Apr 2012 6,645 miles

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear tyre worn

Pass 16 Apr 2011 6,645 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 6,645 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 6,645 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 6,645 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 6,645 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 6,645 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 6,645 miles

Front Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 6,645 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 6,645 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 6,645 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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F50 NCF is a 1988 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1988 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 16,625 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F50 NCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 38 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F50 NCF registered?

F50 NCF is a 1988 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 October 1988.

Is F50 NCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F50 NCF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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